Irrigation canals are proposed to be built in an arid region. The initial cost is estimated to be P2,500,000 with annual maintenance and operation cost of P48,000. For maximum efficiency, the canal will be dredged every 5 years at a cost of P50,000. Annual income from farmers and cooperatives who benefit from the project is expected to be P320,000. Assuming an annual interest rate of 9% and a 30-year planning horizon, detemine whether the project should ne undertaken.

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Irrigation canals are proposed to be built in an arid region. The initial cost is
estimated to be P2,500,000 with annual maintenance and operation cost of
P48,000. For maximum efficiency, the canal will be dredged every 5 years at
a cost of P50,000. Annual income from farmers and cooperatives who benefit
from the project is expected to be P320,000. Assuming an annual interest
rate of 9% and a 30-year planning horizon, detemine whether the project
should ne undertaken.
Transcribed Image Text:Irrigation canals are proposed to be built in an arid region. The initial cost is estimated to be P2,500,000 with annual maintenance and operation cost of P48,000. For maximum efficiency, the canal will be dredged every 5 years at a cost of P50,000. Annual income from farmers and cooperatives who benefit from the project is expected to be P320,000. Assuming an annual interest rate of 9% and a 30-year planning horizon, detemine whether the project should ne undertaken.
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